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Ford Focus

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 1,796 cc

L7 PLRMOT history

L7 PLR is a silver petrol Ford Focus first used on 16 Jun 2004. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 92,175 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

L7 PLR silver Ford Focus – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
92,175 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,002 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L7 PLR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Focus
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,796 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
16 Jun 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

L7 PLR was last recorded at 92,175 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,036 miles · 31 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
139 miles
Average per year
4,002 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 92,175 miles
  • 2025 – 92,036 miles
  • 2024 – 88,840 miles
  • 2023 – 84,420 miles
  • 2022 – 77,156 miles
  • 2020 – 74,230 miles
  • 2019 – 69,300 miles
  • 2018 – 65,378 miles
  • 2017 – 60,798 miles
  • 2016 – 56,948 miles
  • 2015 – 51,290 miles
  • 2014 – 47,688 miles
  • 2013 – 44,036 miles
  • 2012 – 39,783 miles
  • 2011 – 34,567 miles
  • 2010 – 29,468 miles
  • 2009 – 25,165 miles
  • 2008 – 21,200 miles
  • 2007 – 17,564 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass92,175 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHING

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass92,175 miles (+139)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    92,175 miles
    Test number
    973468933314
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail92,036 miles (+3,196)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,036 miles
    Test number
    353611744512
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened at rear mount point (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component insecurely attached short arm inner bolt loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass88,840 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    88,840 miles
    Test number
    771841074889
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail88,840 miles (+4,420)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,840 miles
    Test number
    201783949753
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached loose (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TRAILING ARM BUSHING (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass84,420 miles (+3,673)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    84,420 miles
    Test number
    678809910802
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak Expansion tank bottle cap
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass80,747 miles (+3,591)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    80,747 miles
    Test number
    593171700793
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushing (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  7. Pass77,156 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    77,156 miles
    Test number
    836611553512
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail77,151 miles (+2,921)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,151 miles
    Test number
    997682475537
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass74,230 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    74,230 miles
    Test number
    329797234000
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail74,230 miles (+4,930)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,230 miles
    Test number
    279540368688
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust blow x2 (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass69,300 miles (+3,922)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,300 miles
    Test number
    863554901436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass65,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    65,378 miles
    Test number
    804746847378
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail65,378 miles (+62)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,378 miles
    Test number
    784773490960
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Fail65,316 miles (+51)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,316 miles
    Test number
    377196795790
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  15. Fail65,265 miles (+4,467)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,265 miles
    Test number
    742587432837
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  16. Pass60,798 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    60,798 miles
    Test number
    846430084061
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail60,765 miles (+3,817)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,765 miles
    Test number
    388744229797
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass56,948 miles (+5,658)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    56,948 miles
    Test number
    787974488756
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear outer wall starting to crack

  19. Pass51,290 miles (+3,602)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    51,290 miles
    Test number
    259884165400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,688 miles (+3,652)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    47,688 miles
    Test number
    646696054114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass44,036 miles (+4,253)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    44,036 miles
    Test number
    267491663105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,783 miles (+5,216)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,783 miles
    Test number
    155094262141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,567 miles (+5,099)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    34,567 miles
    Test number
    326985161137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass29,468 miles (+4,303)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,468 miles
    Test number
    760147960198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass25,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,165 miles
    Test number
    303457469177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail25,161 miles (+3,961)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,161 miles
    Test number
    721497869179
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  27. Pass21,200 miles (+3,636)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,200 miles
    Test number
    481284368154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass17,564 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    17,564 miles
    Test number
    564731457129
    • NoteNail in front tyre

Questions about L7 PLR

Does L7 PLR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L7 PLR is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on L7 PLR?
The MOT on L7 PLR is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L7 PLR done?
L7 PLR was recorded at 92,175 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 4,002 miles a year.
Has L7 PLR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L7 PLR has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L7 PLR ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L7 PLR find?
L7 PLR passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted, and 4 more.

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